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What is 'Two Treatises of Government' about?

  • Social contract and separation of powers (correct)
  • The nature of evil in humanity
  • The rights of kings
  • Government by divine right

What is a social contract?

An agreement between people of a society to abide by laws and accept punishment.

Hobbes's state of nature posits that humans are inherently good.

False (B)

Locke's state of nature suggests that humans are inherently good.

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What are inalienable rights?

<p>Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does popular sovereignty mean?

<p>The power of government comes from the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Two Treatises of Government

  • Authored by John Locke, a foundational text influencing political philosophy.
  • Emphasizes the concepts of separation of powers and social contract theory.

Social Contract

  • Originated from Socrates, proposing an agreement among citizens to obey laws.
  • Individuals sacrifice some personal liberty for greater societal protection and order.

Hobbes's State of Nature

  • Thomas Hobbes posits that humans are inherently evil and self-serving.
  • Laws are essential to prevent chaos and violence; this condition is seen as the worst humanity can experience.

Locke's State of Nature

  • John Locke argues humans are inherently good and rational.
  • Laws exist to safeguard inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and property, representing an ideal state of existence.

Inalienable Rights

  • Rights that cannot be surrendered or transferred; fundamental to human dignity.
  • The formation of governments is necessary to protect these rights effectively.
  • Concept that government power originates from the consent of the governed, not divinely ordained.
  • Emphasizes the necessity of public involvement and representation in governing processes.

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